Doing Qualitative Research in Social Work

by Ian Shaw and Sally Holland

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Bringing key developments and debates together in a single volume, this book provides an authoritative guide for students and practitioners embarking on qualitative research in social work and related fields. 

Frequently illustrated with contemporary and classic case examples from the authors’ own empirical research and from international published work, and with self-directed learning tasks, the book provides insight into the difficulties and complexities of carrying out research, as well as sharing ‘success’ stories from the field. Shaw and Holland have long experience of writing for practitioners and students and in making complex concepts accessible and readable, making this an ideal text for those engaging in qualitative social work research at any level. 

Ian Shaw is a Professor of Social Work at the University of York and at the University of Aalborg.

Sally Holland is a Reader in Social Work at the School of Social Sciences in Cardiff University.





  • ISBN10 1446252825
  • ISBN13 9781446252826
  • Publish Date 22 April 2014 (first published 15 April 2014)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Sage Publications Ltd